
Plant and Animal Health
Agriculture
Evonik supplies peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide grades specifically developed for agricultural applications, such as disinfection of drip irrigation systems and animal housing, treatment of washing water in food processing and pathogens in water systems, as well as sustainable aquaculture solutions.

Animal Hygiene
Hygienic conditions in animal housing and within the logistical network contribute to animal health by controlling diseases caused by viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections. Our hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid-based biocides are ideal for disinfecting, e.g., floors, feed, bedding, and stables.

Aquaculture
We offer smart aquaculture solutions based on hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid for healthy fish and seafood in the face of increasing global demand. In addition to water quality management through the control of pathogens, peroxides are also used for disinfection of aquaculture processing equipment.

Drip irrigation
Peroxides succesfully remove slime and algae from drip irrigation systems. Regular addition to irrigation water prevents the growth of biofilm in pipes and lines, reducing blockage and extending the lifespan of nozzles. In addition, oxygen produced by peroxides' decomposition to hydrogen peroxide further helps in oxygenating the plants' roots.

Treatment of water systems
Water systems can be breeding grounds for biofilm and bacteria. Sanitizing cleans the system and eliminates bacterial growth. Thermal fogging is the preferred procedure to disinfect buildings, animal housings, and inside areas that are difficult to access. It requires special fogging equipment.

Veterinary hygiene
We offer concentrated peracetic acid formulations with a broad spectrum of efficacy against virus, bacteria, fungi, and spores for veterinary facilities. They are highly effective in very low concentrations even at low temperatures or in the presence of organic impurities. Applications include surface and equipment disinfection, treatment of water supply systems and thermal fogging.

Washing Water in post-harvesting
Peracetic acid as a biocide is especially suitable for the disinfection of washing water in post-harvesting processes of fruits and vegetables. This not only ensures longer shelf life, biosecurity, and healthier food from the field, but also reduces crop damage without leaving harmful residues in the food chain.